Meaning of the word discredit in English

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discredit

US /dɪˈskred.ɪt/
UK /dɪˈskred.ɪt/

Verb

1.

to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person:

Example:
Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the mayor.

Noun

1.

loss of respect for or belief in someone or something:

Example:
The stupid behavior of one student has brought discredit on the whole school.
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